Certified Surgical Tech Orthopedic

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension in Austin, TX is seeking a Surgical Technologist for the Spine and Orthopedic OR. The role is day shift, full time, at Northwest Hill Surgical Hospital. You will support the surgical team by preparing rooms and equipment and assisting with complex procedures.

Minimum requirements include BLS within a month, NCCT or NBSTSA credentials by dates, and a relevant education path. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a leading Catholic

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• Surgical Tech credential NCCT before hire date.
• Surgical Tech NBSTSA credential within 6 months of hire.
• Education: HS equivalency with 2 years of experience or Associate/Technical degree or 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operating room with spine and orthopedic trays, implants, power tools, and sterile solutions.
• Assists the surgical team in transporting, positioning, and draping patients for spine and joints access.
• Passes complex orthopedic hardware, spinal instrumentation, biologics, and medications during procedures.
• Maintains precise counts of hardware, trial components, sponges, and delicate instruments during high-volume cases.
• Keeps strict aseptic technique across extended procedures to protect bone and tissue.

Skills

CST Orthopedic

Orthopedic experience

Education

HS or AA

Job description

• Facility: Northwest Hill Surgical Hospital


• Specialty: Main OR


• Schedule: Day | Full Time
  

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Austin, TX


• Facility: Northwest Hill Surgical Hospital


• Specialty: Main OR


• Schedule: Day | Full Time
  

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Prepares and organizes the operating room with spine and orthopedic-specific trays, implants, power tools, and sterile solutions.


• Assists the surgical team in safely transporting, positioning, and draping patients on specialized frames to ensure safe access to the spine and joints.


• Precision-passes complex orthopedic hardware, spinal instrumentation, biologic materials, and medications during procedures.


• Executes precise, continuous counts of specialized hardware, trial components, sponges, and delicate instruments throughout high-volume cases.


• Maintains stringent aseptic technique across complex, extended procedures to protect open bone and deep tissue from contamination
  

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted required.


• One or more of the following required:
  
  
  
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  
  
  • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
  
  
  
  

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• 2+ years CST Orthopedic experience


• Complex orthopedic hardware and spinal instrumentation systems experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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